Would you also like to try Japanese sweets on your visit to Japan? We show you some of the sweets and desserts most loved by the Japanese restaurant.
dorayakis
Dorayakis are a kind of pancake filled with sweetened red bean paste . They are known all over the world thanks to Doraemon, the famous robot cat from Japanese anime.
Mochis
Mochis are sticky sweets made from glutinous rice and often filled with anko (red bean paste). They are particularly popular during the New Year.
Taiyakis
Taiyakis are fish-shaped sweets filled with red bean paste, cream, or even ice cream. Its name comes from ‘tai’, which is a type of fish that is considered a good luck omen.
mitarashi dango
Mitarashi Dango are skewers of mochi balls covered in a sweet soy sauce. They have a deliciously chewy texture and a sweet and salty taste.
Daifuku
Daifuku is a type of mochi filled with anko (sweet red bean paste). Some even have a whole strawberry inside, providing a nice contrast of flavors.
kakigori
Kakigori is a shaved ice dessert covered with sweet syrup . It’s the perfect relief from the hot Japanese summers.
yatsuhashi
Yatsuhashi is a Kyoto specialty. It is a cinnamon confection, similar to a mochi , often filled with anko.
Anmitsu
Anmitsu is a classic dessert consisting of agar jelly cubes , anko, fruit, and a sweet sauce called ‘mitsu’. It is a light but satisfying dessert.
Mizu Yokan
Mizu yokan is a red bean jelly that is especially enjoyed in summer. It is lighter and smoother than normal yokan, perfect for refreshing the palate.